Lubricating System - Volvo Penta TD420VE Workshop Manual

Technical Data: TD/TAD720-722, TAD730/733, TAD750/760

Lubricating system

Engine
T(A)D720-721VE
T(A)D720GE
TAD730/731GE,
TAD721/722GE,
TAD732/TAD733GE,
TAD750/760VE, open
crankcase ventilation
TAD721/722GE,
TAD732/733GE,
TAD750/760VE, closed
crankcase ventilation
TAD722VE
power<200kW
power>200kW
1)
If the sulfur content is > 1.0% by weight, use oil with TBN > 15
2)
For markets outside Europe, API: CG-4 and CH-4 can be used instead of ACEA: E3.
NOTE! Mineral based oil, either fully or semi-synthetic, can be used on condition that it complies with the quality
requirements above.
NOTE! For 6 and 7-liter engines equipped with low profile type oil pans, the oil change interval must be halved.
VDS = Volvo Drain Specification
ACEA = Association des Constructeurs Européenne d'Automobiles
API = American Petroleum Institute
Global DHD = Global Diesel Heavy Duty
TBN = Total Base Number
Viscosity
The viscosity should be selected from the adjacent
table.
NOTE! the temperatures refer to constant outside air
temperature. The tabell above refers to synthetic or
synthetic-based oil.
70
2)
Oilgrade
VDS-3
VDS-2
ACEA: E7, E5, E3
API: CI-4, CH-4, CG-4
ACEA: E4
API: CI-4, CH-4
NOTE! Fully synthetic oil must be used
ACEA: E4
Sulfur content in fuel, by weight
< 0,5 %
Oil change interval, reached first in operation
500 h / 12 months 250 h / 12 months
500 h / 12 months 250 h / 12 months
500 h / 12 months 250 h / 12 months
250 h / 12 months 125 h / 12 months
closed crankcase ventilation
0,5 – 1,0 % > 1,0 %
125 h / 12 months
125 h / 12 months
125 h / 12 months
60 h / 12 months
Group 20
1)